The Townshend Revenue Act of 1767
a. aimed at the lower classes of the colonies.
b. taxed only agricultural products.
c. raised revenue through import and export duties.
d. provided revenue for the colonial assemblies.
Answer c
Custom duties raised on American imports of paper, lead, paint, and tea with this act.
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